Police have sadly confirmed that a body has been recovered in the search of Rudyard Lake today.
Police received a call shortly after 9.30pm last night (24th February) that three young men, believed to be about 17-years-old, were spotted in the water.
Two of them managed to get out and were taken to hospital.
Over the course of last night and today, specialist teams have been searching the area. A number of volunteers from Staffordshire and Cheshire Search and Rescue Teams also helped emergency services as part of their efforts.
This afternoon, just after 5pm, officers sadly recovered the body of a 17-year-old boy.
Moorlands Police have deployed specialist officers to support his family at this deeply traumatic time.
His death isn’t being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for HM Coroner.
Chief Inspector Mark Barlow, from the Moorlands local policing team, said: “Our thoughts and condolences are very much with the boy’s family at this distressing time.
“A large number of officers and emergency service personnel have been working around the clock and through the night since this was first reported to us.
“I’d like to thank the members of the public who respected the cordon and avoided the area whilst we worked at the scene.
“This is a tragic case and one which I know will cause a great deal of sorrow in the local community. Our priority now is about making sure we can do everything possible to support the boy’s family.”
Emergency services are closing down the scene this evening and are expected to leave the area shortly.
